Kingdom Plantae Family Rosaceae Rank Species | Order Rosales Genus Cotoneaster | |
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Similar Cotoneaster wardii, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Cotoneaster acutifolius, Cotoneaster frigidus | ||
Cotoneaster acuminatus (commonly known as acuminate cotoneaster) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family that is native to the Himalayas. In forests it can be found at elevations of 1,300–3,000 metres (4,300–9,800 ft), while on hillsides it is found at 2,500–3,500 metres (8,200–11,500 ft). The species has also been introduced to Oregon.
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Description
C. acuminatus is 2 to 4 metres (6 ft 7 in to 13 ft 1 in) in height. Its petioles and lanceolates, both of which are villous, are 3 to 5 millimetres (0.12 to 0.20 in) in length.
Distribution
The species is found in Bhutan, Nepal, China (Sichuan, Xizang, Yunnan), and India (Sikkim).
References
Cotoneaster acuminatus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA